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Continue reading →: Long Weekend in The BerkshiresMy son goes to school in Connecticut and has stayed there this summer for a fellowship. He’s hot and melting in the humidity so we plan a trip to take him away for a long weekend in The Berkshires. I’ve grown up hearing about how wonderful it is up there…
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Continue reading →: Marin County, CAI live in Marin County California so this post is not so much about traveling for me, but I thought it might help you if you’re visiting and are looking for gluten-free and dairy-free dining options. I love to cook and bake, plus I’m on a bit of a budget,…
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Continue reading →: Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral, CAWe’re on a bit of a National Park kick and getting ourselves ready for a hiking trip in Cornwall England later this summer so we set out for a mini adventure at Lassen Volcanic National Park. I only came across it because I have the National Park app on my…
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Continue reading →: Bend, ORWe’re in Bend for a funeral in the end of June 2024 and we have a few meals to cover while we’re here. We’re only in town for less than two days but we find so many great sounding options for food and drink. We wish there was time to…
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Continue reading →: London, May 2024We say goodbye to the family and head into London for a few days. We drive to Heathrow to return our rental car and realize we’ve missed lunch. We hop into the M&S in terminal 3 to find they have pre-made gluten-free sandwiches. The chicken, bacon and mayo version is…
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Continue reading →: The CotswoldsMay 2024 We’re back in the UK to help celebrate my boyfriend’s mom’s birthday and we’re staying at an adorable country pub called The Ragged Cot in Minchinhampton. The room is decorated in a way that’s very comfortable for me, with places to sit, a desk, a window with a…
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Continue reading →: St. Ives, CornwallIt’s time to leave London, rent a car, and drive a few hours south west to Cornwall. A place I have dreamt of going for 25 years since I read my first Rosamund Pilcher book. We’ve booked a perfect flat on the top floor of a building with views of…
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Continue reading →: LondonDecember 2023 It’s December 2023 and I’m taking a trip to England to meet my boyfriend’s family. I’m worried about seeming difficult and high maintenance when we first meet. So, I do some research and find the most amazing places for a girl who doesn’t eat wheat or dairy to…
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Continue reading →: Playa HermosaThe last town we stay in on this 9 week trip is Playa Hermosa, the sleepy cousin of the lively Playa del Coco. On the way, we stop in Playa del Coco for coffee and lunch and to kill time before we can check into our Airbnb in Playa Hermosa.…
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Continue reading →: Surfside PotreroWith two weeks left in our journey, we drive north to Surfside Potrero where we’re renting an Airbnb in a condo complex. I’m not sure I am going to like such “normal” housing, but it turns out to be absolutely lovely. The best part is the expats I meet by…
